Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series Headed For I-96 Speedway

Making their debut trip to Lake Odessa, Mich. this weekend, the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network headlines at I-96 Speedway on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 in a showdown with the Great Lakes Super Sprints.

The second time the two series have gone head-to-head, the first match-up was in 2018 at Hartford Motor Speedway with Johnny Herrera winning a thriller over Sam Hafertepe, Jr. off the final turn.

Going into the Michigan doubleheader, Roger Crockett has positioned himself atop the 2019 tour standings by 11 markers over Australia's Scott Bogucki. Matt Covington holds third with leading Brodix National Rookie of the Year contender, John Carney II in fourth. Blake Hahn currently rounds out the top five. Jamie Ball holds sixth with Harli White seventh. Robbie Price, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., and Alex Hill complete the top ten.

In action at the four-tenths mile oval this past weekend, the Great Lakes Super Sprints saw a visit by Tony Stewart going the way of the Indiana native with Jared Horstman and Dylan Westbrook making the night's podium. A total of 37 drivers were on hand. Getting laps under his belt, Robbie Price will look to have a leg up on the rest of his National Tour competition with a seventh-place run this past Saturday.

Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at I-96 Speedway will have the Pits open at 3:30 P.M. with grandstands opening at 5:00 P.M. Racing is set to get underway at 8:00 P.M. (ET). Friday's card will include the American Ethanol Modified Tour with Saturday bringing in the Lane Automotive Michigan Traditional Sprint Cars.

Admission each night is $20, or fans can save with a two-day pass going to $35. Kids 6-11 get in for $10 and children five an under get in free. I-96 Speedway is located at between Lansing and Grand Rapids at 3823 W. Portland Rd. in Lake Odessa, Mich. Details on the facility can be found online at http://www.i96speedway.comor by phone to (616) 642-0555.

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